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Title: Field-Based Fundraising Team Leader (Nationwide) – Medicine San Frontier: Doctors Without Borders Make a difference every day – and help others do the same. We’re looking for a natural leader to take charge in the field — coaching new fundraisers, setting the tone, and leading by example. If you love working with people, thrive outdoors, and want to inspire a team to do meaningful work, this is the role for you. Location: Field-Based – Nationwide Locations Job Type: Full-time/Part-time DOE What you’ll do:
Community Safety Officer
To be a member of the Community Safety team, tackling anti-social behaviour occurring throughout the Ards and North Down Borough. Please note:
Floating Support Worker
YOUTH FLOATING SUPPORT WORKERS Could you assist young people to build the skills and confidence to find, set up and maintain their own homes in the community? MACS Youth Floating Support Service supports young people aged 16-25 in the community who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or need help maintaining their tenancy. Youth Floating Support Workers support on average 15 young people who receive individualised support based on support planning ongoing assessment/review and keeping safe were appropriate. Key Responsibilities: Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledg e required for the post and click apply to submit your CV. See attached Recruitment Guidance notes and Why Work For MACS for more information or email hr@macsni.org if you have any further queries. CVs submitted must demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria required for the post. Posts Available: Belfast: 4 x Full Time, Permanent, Lisburn : 1 x Full Time, Permanent Downpatrick: 1x Full Time, Permanent 1x Part Time, Permanent (21 Hours) Salary: £25,545 Pro rata Benefits: MACS Pension contribution of 4% of salary; up to 41 days annual leave (pro rata and including bank holidays); enhanced paid leave for Sick, Maternity and Carers leave; paid training days per year; Flexible and Hybrid working options available and Health Benefits. Closing Date: Wednesday 10th December 2025 at 9.30am. We are currently recruiting for multiple roles across various locations. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. We strongly encourage early applications, as the advert may close once positions in each location have been successfully filled. MACS is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit and all offers of employment are subject to an Access NI Disclosure Check.
Shop Supervisor
About Us: This role is all about helping to make a difference through retail. As part of the Northern Ireland Hospice team, you’ll play a key role in driving sales, managing stock, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our shop. You’ll help keep the shop looking its best, make sure donations are well-presented, and provide a warm, welcoming experience for customers and donors alike. Accuracy in cash handling and completing routine admin tasks will also be part of your day-to-day work. Part of this role involves working with and supporting volunteers and helping to recruit, train, and motivate a great team who share a passion for our cause. You’ll contribute to a positive, community-focused atmosphere where everyone enjoys making a difference together. Flexibility is important, as you may occasionally lend a hand in nearby shops or take part in local events and promotions that help raise funds for the Hospice’s vital work. Duties and Responsibilities: Sales and Stock: • Strive to exceed sales targets for Donated Goods and other products, employing effective sales strategies. • Ensure the proper sorting, dating, pricing, and preparation of donated goods, always prioritising product safety and quality. • Responsible for maintaining and refreshing garments and footwear to ensure they are presented in pristine condition. • Build and maintain reliable sources of stock by actively networking with colleagues, the community, customers, and volunteers. • Execute routine stock control procedures, including timely culling, as needed by the Warehouse or Retail office. Administration: • Adhere to cash handling procedures, promptly depositing generated cash at the bank to minimise the risk of loss. • Complete all relevant administration tasks, including daily banking, within agreed timescales. • Ensure the shop's physical and operational security, implementing necessary measures. • Contribute to the recruitment and selection of shop volunteers. • Provide effective training to volunteers, ensuring they are well-equipped for their roles. General: • Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the shop, including sales floor, stock processing area, offices, and communal spaces. • Deliver exceptional customer service to all stakeholders. • Foster a collaborative and supportive environment, working seamlessly with staff, volunteers, and donors. • Promote a positive and teamwork-oriented culture within the Retail Department. • Be flexible to assist in neighbouring Hospice shops as required (traveling costs covered). • Ensure adherence to opening/closing routines and agreed-upon operating hours. • Comply with all NI Hospice policies and procedures. • Actively contribute to the planning and execution of special events and promotions to leverage local opportunities. • Continuously engage in personal training and development through daily management communication and annual reviews. • Support Northern Ireland Hospice activities within the area when appropriate. This Job Description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of Northern Ireland Hospice. What we offer: • A competitive salary of £12.21 per hour • 35 days annual leave, including bank holidays • Access to employee wellbeing programs and occupational sick pay • Employee Assistance Programme including access to 24/7 Doctors support • Cashback health scheme • Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers • Various salary sacrifice schemes ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Job Specification Retail experience to include stock control, rotation, and merchandising. Have good numeracy, literacy, and basic IT skills. The Following will be tested at Interview: • Good organisational skills with the ability to use initiative. • Strong team working abilities with the ability to motivate others. • Awareness of the Charity Shop sector, with sufficient experience of working or shopping within it to identify multiple product brands and values. • Flexible and willing to work across various Hospice shops subject to business needs.
OS Park Keeper
Salary: Scale 4 SCP 9-13 £27,254 - £29,064 per annum, irregular hours and weekend enhancement may be earned JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for the undertaking of work in parks, playing fields, landscaped areas and open spaces to include waterways, maximising the benefit to the community either individually or as part of a team. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Carry out horticultural operations, including planting trees, shrubs and plants, grass cutting, hedge cutting and pruning. Carry out labour associated with soil cultivation, fertiliser spreading, site preparation and constructional labouring. Carry out routine checks, playground inspections, sports facility inspections as and when required to include emergency maintenance. Maintain games facilities and areas including spiking, scarifying, top-dressing, fertilising and marking of games areas and erection/dismantling of posts. Load, unload and move equipment and materials such as mowers, barrows, plants, soil, fertilisers, horticultural tools and sundries. Routinely patrol open spaces and be responsible for opening and closing parks facilities as and when required to include the setting of alarms etc. Maintain the orderly condition of grounds, i.e. sweeping, hoeing, raking, mowing, edging, removal of litter/rubbish/illegal dumping etc. Maintain buildings, i.e. cleaning (sweeping, mopping and dusting), movement of equipment and materials (tables, chairs and machinery). Make decisions on whether to close sports facilities due to adverse weather conditions or acts of vandalism. Use powered hand tools and light plant to perform duties to include the use of vehicles such as ride on mowers etc. Maintain all tools and equipment in a satisfactory condition including the cleaning of garden tools and basic cleaning and maintenance of lawnmowers. Administrative duties associated with grounds maintenance work. Supervise the use of parks, sports fields and facilities including maintenance of orderly conduct by the public in line with Council Bye-Laws and ensuring general safety, giving guidance and dealing with any complaints in relation to the relevant site. Communicate on relevant matters with the community, police, emergency services and internal Council Security Services as required. Give training to allocated staff within the competency of the post holder. Drive allocated vehicles as required to include tractors. Responsible for the care of and routine maintenance including post operational checks, defect reporting, cleaning of vehicles, plant equipment and tools, as assigned from time to time. Carry out application of chemical pest control methods under instruction. Taking and receipting of monies where appropriate. Distribution and gathering of information by way of questionnaires and surveys. Liaise with local community/interest groups, schools and other groups to promote the facilities and encourage good stewardship via events demonstrations, outdoor pursuits and guided walks and carry out interpretive duties as and when required. Provide a first aid role. Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post. Qualifications and Training • The successful candidate will be expected to achieve the following within twelve months of taking up the post: ▪ The licence category to enable the operator to tow a trailer up to 3500kg (B+E) ▪ Pesticide application qualification PA Experience • At least twelve months’ experience in the following areas: ▪ Operating a variety of commercial grass cutting machinery ▪ Amenity horticulture skills and use of amenity horticultural equipment ▪ Sports ground maintenance ▪ Experience and competence in the use of tractors and tractor mounted equipment Key Skills, Knowledge and Attributes ▪ Able to work as part of a team ▪ Good communication skills ▪ Able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision ▪ Able to work to deadlines ▪ Committed to quality work ▪ Committed to safe working ▪ Demonstrate an interest in Parks and liaising with the public Special Circumstances Current full driving licence B, K Working Arrangements • 37 hours per week worked on a 3 weeks’ rota basis, early shift commencing 5.45 am and late shift flexibility finishing up to 11 pm (see rota below). The postholder may be required to work additional hours and outside normal working hours including public holidays, evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the post.
Cleanroom Microbiologist
Job Overview The Cleanroom Microbiologist will be mainly based in our manufacturing areas and will be responsible for gathering samples from these areas for quality assurance purposes. This is an important role which requires dedicated individuals who can work largely unsupervised using their own initiative, who are capable of employing good time-management and organisational skills. Key tasks of the role include: Benefits: Free Life Assurance Company Pension Scheme Healthcare cash plan 32 days annual leave Wedding Leave Company Sick Pay Employee well-being initiatives Employee Assistance Programme On-site free parking Canteen Facilities Employee Perks scheme Discounted Car Insurance Annual Employee raffle Employee Recognition scheme Career development opportunities Contact: recruitment@norbrook.co.uk Norbrook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal opportunities policy, we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the Protestant Community.
Manufacturing Supervisor
Job Overview Norbrook laboratories are now seeking to recruit Manufacturing Supervisors who are responsible for managing a team of people in all aspects of manufacturing in order to produce products complying with all aspects of the Norbrook Quality and Environmental Health and Safety systems. This role will improve the performance of the Production department providing supervision and support. Applicants who have applied for this position in the past 6 months need not reapply. Essential Criteria:
Retail Supervisor
With nearly 60 stores across Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland & Scotland and 30 years of presence and expertise in the fashion industry, DV8 Fashion is one of the most recognised fashion names on the High Street bringing you top brands, exclusive lines and new trends. We pride ourselves in innovation and creativity and love to showcase this in everything that we do. We have a truly global presence, offering our brands online giving you 24/7 access to top fashion, shipping to most parts of the world! DV8 journey began in 1994, as a local family business we have now expanded massively and have big ambitions for the future. People are at the heart of what we do and play a key part in our continuous expansion, we are always looking for best talent, creativity and innovative mindsets to join DV8. About You We are on the lookout for Retail Supervisor to join our DV8 Portadown store. Step into a role as a Supervisor where you will lead the sales team by example, using an excellent understanding of product with a friendly, welcoming approach to provide excellent customer service, ensuring your team does the same. Ideally you should have experience working as a supervisor in a similar environment although we will consider other relevant experience to this role too! About the Role Being a supervisor in DV8 is a responsible but rewarding role with a clear path for progression, as part of your duties you will – · Provide excellent customer service, greeting our customers with a smile and help them as much as you can · Be responsible for opening and closing of the store following the security procedures · Ensure that our customers have the best shopping experience by ensuring all our products are priced and the shop floor is clean and tidy at all times · Maintain high standards of merchandise in store ensuring our products are positioned to look their best · Be responsible for the operation of the till for both card and cash payments – training will be provided if necessary Some of Our Benefits · Career development opportunities · Training · Competitive remuneration · Very generous staff discount · Early access to exclusive and new lines Interested? Click the apply button to submit your CV and answer a few quick questions. Our team will review your application and if you meet the criteria, they will be in touch to find out more about your experience and more about you as a person! If this sounds like an opportunity for you then please don’t hesitate and submit your CV. Please note that due to a high volume of applications we reserve the right to close the job opening sooner than the expected closing date.
Maintenance Supervisor
Job Overview The successful candidate will support a multi-disciplined team to optimise company assets in a cost-effective manner with effective trouble shooting techniques, development of planned maintenance and asset care programmes to deliver departmental Key Business Indicator’s (KPI’s). This role will require on-going engagement from all of the different departments and stakeholders which will involve significant people engagement as well as a good technical understanding of the facilities to ensure compliance with all appropriate legislative requirements. Main Activities/Tasks Duration: Full time, permanent Location: Newry, Co. Down Remuneration: Salary Attractive Benefits: Free Life Assurance, Company Pension Scheme, 32 days annual leave, Wedding Leave, Employee well-being initiatives, Healthcare plan, Company Sick Pay, Employee Assistance Programme, On-site free parking, Canteen Facilities, Employee Perks scheme, Discounted Car Insurance, Annual Employee raffle, employee recognition scheme, career development opportunities and much more… Contact: recruitment@norbrook.co.uk Norbrook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal opportunities policy we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the Protestant Community.
Reserve Defence Forces
The Reserve Defence Forces are now accepting applications for the Army Reserve and the Naval Service Reserve. We are looking for men and women from all backgrounds who enjoy working as part of a team. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and not more than 39 years of age on date of enlistment. Former members of the PDF or RDF with a minimum of one (1) years' service, can apply to join the RDF up to the age of 45 years of age. (We cannot accept applications from persons under 18 years of age). CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
